After arriving in Haida Gwaii for the first time (known to most as the Queen Charlotte Islands in northern British Columbia), I spent my first three hours in town at Rainbows Gallery (3201 Oceanview Driver, Queen Charlotte, 250-559-8420) chatting with Jack. That’s sort of the way things go here; everyone has time for you. Haida [...]
British Columbia
Sparkling Hill Resort: Cold Sauna / Cryotherapy in Vernon, BC, Canada
The -110°C air shocked my system and seeped into my bare arms and legs like a feast. The fuzzy headband I was wearing kept my ears warm but the mask couldn’t stop my nose hairs from freezing. Welcome to the coldest sauna in North America, found at Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon, British Columbia. In [...]
British Columbia
Sparkling Hill Resort: Health Spa Treatments in Vernon, BC
Going to a regular spa is a lot different than going to a health spa or a wellness spa. They all have beauty treatments and pampering, sure, but a place like Sparkling Hill Resort, where I stayed as their guest last week, has expanded on the whole spa concept. Perched on a ridge beside the [...]
British Columbia
Vancouver 2010 Olympics Events: Chinese Lion Dance
Although Chinese New Years is over and we’ve gone into the year of the tiger, the folks at Aberdeen Centre (4151 Hazelbridge Way), in Richmond, Canada, are keeping the tradition alive. Chinese Lion Dancing I hopped on the Canada Line this week and made my way to Richmond to see the Chinese lion dancers in [...]
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Team Canada Hockey Players: Roberto Luongo & Brent Seabrook
I had the great opportunity to chat with Vancouver Canucks’ Roberto Luongo and Chicago Blackhawks’ Brent Seabrook, both who will be representing Team Canada at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games. Roberto Luongo The Vancouver Canucks’ captain talked to me about his thoughts on this season, as well as the opportunity to play for his country [...]
British Columbia
Charity Burlesque Lingerie Fashion Show in Vancouver, BC
What better way to celebrate women of all sizes than by celebrating them at a burlesque-style lingerie fashion show with proceeds going to a worthy cause? For those in Vancouver on January 29, 2010, come out to the Caprice Nightclub from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (show starts at 8:00 pm) to see some gorgeous [...]
